Premier League Standings Updated: Surprising New Leader Emerges After Weekend Thrillers

The Premier League standings have already taken an intriguing shape after Matchweek 3 of the 2025-26 season, and early momentum is proving priceless for the clubs chasing glory—or simply survival. Chelsea’s fast start under Mauricio Pochettino sees the Blues sitting atop the Premier League table with seven points and a +6 goal difference. Hot on their heels are Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool, each on six points but separated by goal difference. Everton and newly promoted Sunderland make up a surprise top six, while reigning champions Liverpool remain within touching distance of the summit thanks to a perfect, if limited, record so far. Current top half of the Premier League table 1. Chelsea – 7 pts (GD +6) 2. Arsenal – 6 pts (GD +6) 3. Tottenham Hotspur – 6 pts (GD +4) 4. Liverpool – 6 pts (GD +3) 5. Everton – 6 pts (GD +2) 6. Sunderland – 6 pts (GD +2) 7. Bournemouth – 6 pts (GD 0) 8. Nottingham Forest – 4 pts (GD +2) 9. Manchester United – 4 pts (GD 0) 10. Leeds United – 4 pts (GD -4) Key storylines to watch • Chelsea’s statement victories and 11 goals scored in three games hint at a genuine title push. A trip to Goodison Park next weekend will test whether the Blues’ early form can survive a hostile atmosphere on Merseyside. • Arsenal’s perfect defensive record has Mikel Arteta’s men believing they can turn last year’s near-miss into silverware. Their upcoming North London derby could shuffle the top three yet again. • Liverpool’s Erling Haaland-led attack has been clinical, but the Reds have a game in hand; three points in that fixture would propel them to the summit. • Manchester City sit 11th after a sluggish start, yet Pep Guardiola’s champions remain only four points off the top; few expect them to stay mid-table for long. • At the wrong end, Wolves and West Ham United are still searching for their first points of the campaign, making their head-to-head on Saturday a genuine six-pointer. Upcoming fixtures that could shake up the EPL standings – Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal (Matchweek 4) – Everton v Chelsea – Manchester City v Bournemouth – Leeds United v Liverpool Why these standings matter now Early form often sets the narrative for the winter stretch in the Premier League standings. Clubs leading the table after Matchweek 3 have finished in the top four in 14 of the last 20 seasons, underscoring the importance of every early-season point. Conversely, two of the last five teams bottom after three games have gone on to be relegated, highlighting the peril Wolves and West Ham already face. How to follow the Premier League table live Fans can monitor real-time changes to the EPL standings on the official Premier League website, which updates immediately after every result. Bookmarking trusted outlets ensures you never miss a shift in the race for European places or the battle to avoid the drop. With only three rounds played, every club still has time to rewrite its story, but the current Premier League table is already providing clues about who might be celebrating—or suffering—come May.